The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol dependence and depression has resulted in occupational and social impairment, leading to a TDIU effective September 7, 2016. An earlier effective date of January 28, 2016, for the assignment of a 70% disability evaluation is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol dependence and depression resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas as evidenced by his VA treatment records and examination reports.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with alcohol dependence and depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- November 4, 2019
- Citation
- A19002471
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